Heart-Healthy Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef

Transform weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Heart-Healthy Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef, a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food. Using lean beef chuck roast and a flavorful homemade low-sodium BBQ sauce made with unsalted tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this dish is packed with deep, smoky flavor without excess sodium or added fats. Slow-cooked to tender perfection over eight hours, the beef is enriched with the natural sweetness of honey and the savory touch of garlic and onions. Perfectly shred the beef and serve it atop whole-grain buns for a satisfying and heart-smart meal the whole family will love. This easy and nutritious recipe is ideal for health-conscious eaters who crave bold BBQ flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef chuck roast
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Step 1

Trim any visible fat from the beef chuck roast to reduce the amount of saturated fat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium vegetable broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined. This will be your BBQ sauce mixture.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and sear on all sides until browned. This should take about 4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Place the sliced yellow onion and minced garlic at the bottom of your slow cooker. Position the seared beef chuck roast on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for approximately 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to ensure it's well mixed with the sauce and onions.

Step 9

Serve the heart-healthy BBQ beef on whole-grain buns for a meal that’s both delicious and good for the heart.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1397.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2663.1

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 918.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 204.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195.9mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 3977.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 9.8%